From Referral to Relationship: Building Warm Handoffs and Consistent Support for Survivors

Date & Time

January 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PST)

Organization

Futures Without Violence

Project

Building Collaborative Responses to Trafficked Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Location

Virtual

OVW Approved?

Yes

Description

Survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault often face a maze of shelters, advocacy programs, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and legal services. When systems don’t communicate, survivors end up repeating their stories over and over, which can delay help and cause more harm. 
This webinar is all about changing that. We’ll dive into practical strategies for creating warm, trauma-informed handoffs that make survivors feel supported every step of the way. You’ll also learn how to build habits for consistent follow-up, so no one falls through the cracks and build stronger collaborative partnerships. 
If you are an advocate, case manager, DV/SA program staff, healthcare professional, law enforcement officer, legal partner, or part of a community-based organization. In that case, this session will give you tools to strengthen collaboration and deliver survivor-centered care that truly works. 

Topic Areas

Abuse in Later Life, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking

Target Audiences

Child Advocates, Child Welfare/Protection, Civil Attorneys, Community Advocacy Org, Community Programs, Corrections Personnel, Court Staff, Defense Attorneys, Disability/Deaf Org, Dual SA and DV Program, DV Coalitions, DV Program, Educators, Elder Org, Faith-Based Org, Government Agency, Health Professionals, Immigrant Org, Judges, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, Multidisciplinary Groups, Prosecutors, SA Coalitions, SA Forensic Examiners, SA Program, Social Service Org, Spiritual Leaders, Substance Abuse Providers, Transitional Housing, Transportation Providers, Tribal Community, Victim-Witness Specialists

Contact

Monica Arenas marenas@futureswithoutviolence.org